Gala lords, Asante Kotoko, will place their title on the line for contention among all 16 clubs in the Premier League when they merge under the annual fiesta to compete in the season's forerunner contest, Guinness gala this weekend.

The tournament will serve as a thirst quencher to soccer fans that have been starved of local competitive football for about four months now.

It will also afford all clubs with the opportunity to test the real strength and capabilities of their new 'catches', while at the same time providing fans the occasion to assess the championship chances of the idol clubs.

For Kotoko, the prospect of establishing a new dynasty in this unique competition looms gracefully. Having won the competition for two years running, the opportunity to make it three-times-in-a-row beckons with a poise.

However, this year's tournament will also test whether the widely held view that the competition has rarely paid heed to form guide has any merits at all.